Did you know that towns can establish dedicated funds to pay for conservation? Join Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's Community Wildlife Program to learn about what it takes to start a Conservation Fund, where the money come from, and what to do with yours. We'll share useful tips, inspiring project stories from other towns, and help launch you towards realizing your town's conservation aspirations. This webinar is intended for Vermonters serving on town boards and municipal staff, and is hosted in partnership with the Vermont Association of Conservation Commissions (AVCC).

Presenters: 
Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 
Andy Wood, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 

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For towns, organizations, and landowners looking to better understand their land, conducting a Natural Resources Inventory is a great place to start.  Whether you are interested in wildlife, wetlands, or forest blocks, a natural resources inventory can help you identify what matters most and where it occurs on the landscape. Join Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's Community Wildlife Program to learn how you can effectively kickstart this process and get the most out of your time and resources. This webinar is intended for Vermonters serving on town boards, municipal staff, conservation organizations, and interested Vermonters. Hosted in partnership with the Vermont Association of Conservation Commissions (AVCC).

Presenters: 
Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 
Andy Wood, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 

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A Conservation Commission is part of municipal government that has a wide purview to engage in all manner of inventory and education related to natural and cultural resources. More than half of Vermont towns already have a Conservation Commission and the activities that Conservation Commissions are engaged in range from land management of town owned forests to land use planning and even development review. Each commission looks a little different and can be incredibly helpful asset to your town! This webinar is hosted in partnership with the Vermont Association of Conservation Commissions (AVCC).

Presenters:
Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 
Andy Wood, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 

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These online public hearings will be held by department staff and Fish and Wildlife Board members.  The meetings will start with a 30-minute pre-recorded presentation on the proposed 2021 moose hunting season and current health status of Vermont’s deer herd.

To participate, download the free Zoom Meeting App and enter the appropriate meeting ID. 

Mar 26, 2021 06:30 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Zoom webinar | Webinar ID: 848 9711 0688 | Passcode: 042206

Telephone: 1 (929) 436-2866 | Passcode: 042206

Public comments can be left with a telephone message by calling 802-265-0043 or by emailing them to ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov  

Click here to find VT Fish & Wildlife Board Rules and Proposed Rules.